US Bridges

CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek

FairPosted for load

Dawson County, Nebraska · JCT N40/S-24C .3S 11.2W · Structure no. C002404110P

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek in Dawson County, Nebraska. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 428/FAS 1715
CrossesEast Buffalo Creek
LocationJCT N40/S-24C .3S 11.2W
RouteCounty Highway 1715
CountyDawson County
StateNebraska
Coordinates41.0048, -99.8378
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2011)
Projected traffic75 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 428/FAS 1715 over East Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.